Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B61 · Worcestershire
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B70 · Sandwell
455
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Bromsgrove has less crime — 94 vs 455 incidents in February 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Bromsgrove in February 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 94, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bromsgrove sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (13) and Anti-social behaviour (9), while West Bromwich has more Public order (46) and Vehicle crime (42). Bromsgrove is below the national average while West Bromwich is above, making Bromsgrove the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Bromsgrove recorded fewer crimes than West Bromwich — 94 vs 455 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Bromsgrove is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Bromsgrove saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Public order and Vehicle crime. Overall, Bromsgrove recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 455).